What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia is to bus via Brescia which costs $90 - $150 and takes 28h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia is to fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $85 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Alba Iulia via Bresica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Alba Iulia via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Lyon and Alba Iulia is 1563 km. The road distance is 1752.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Alba Iulia without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 26h 8m and costs $300 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Alba Iulia bus from?

Lyon to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Alba Iulia train from?

Lyon to Alba Iulia train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

The best way to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 26h 8m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Brescia, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 28h 41m.

Where does the Lyon to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Lyon to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brescia - North Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 1:08 PM in Lyon and 2:08 PM in Alba Iulia.

Where does the Lyon to Alba Iulia train arrive?

Lyon to Alba Iulia train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Alba Iulia is 1752 km. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Lyon to Alba Iulia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Alba Iulia?

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Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 314+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Lyon to Alba Iulia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Alba Iulia by plane, bus, train (TGV), car, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Cluj-Napoca, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)LYS - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
7h 47m
$88–288
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof963 / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Alba Iulia347
26h 8m
$304–813
Bus via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brescia - North Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bresica to Alba Iulia
28h 41m
$94–143
Drive 1,752.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Alba Iulia1,752.3 km
18h 33m
$314–454
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sibiu (SBZ)LYS - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
9h 4m
$200–307
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)LYS - TSR
2. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Alba Iulia
10h 19m
$153–282
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sibiu (SBZ)GVA - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
10h 59m
$121–468
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)GVA - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
11h 7m
$134–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Sebeș1921
30h 35m
$167–231
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Alba Iulia
18h 23m
$415–591

Lyon to Alba Iulia by train

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26h 8mAverage Duration

$304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,563.3 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Alba Iulia via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 26h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Alba Iulia via Brescia - North Bus Station and Bresica in around 28h 41m.

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